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Honors Program

Tradition & Distinction For More Than a Century

The Honors Program at Rosemont College is a century long tradition of academic distinction, boasting alumni such as ambassadors, scientists, lawyers, and even the inventor of the disposable diaper! If maximizing your college experience both inside and outside the classroom appeals to you, then our Honors Program is the perfect fit.

This program fosters a community of scholars who thrive in a personal, challenging, and rewarding atmosphere. As a member, you’ll have the opportunity to take specially designed courses from our diverse faculty, providing the depth and richness you seek. Eligible students will be notified of their qualification.

Program Highlights

  • Honors classes and seminars capped at 15 students.
  • Opportunities to participate in enhanced research and internship projects, leading to presentations at regional Honors Conferences.
  • Honors housing options available in campus residences.
  • The distinction of being recognized individually at Commencement and receiving a specialized diploma indicating successful completion of the program with the Latin phrase in cursu honorum.

How to Successfully Complete the Honors Program

See the honors requirements for students entering prior to Fall 2024.
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Honors Program Foundation

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Transfer Students

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Honors With Distinction

"What one is called to do, one is called to do with all their might."

Inspiration from the Venerable Cornelia Connelly, Foundress of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus,

the Sponsoring Congregation of Rosemont College

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Admissions Closed

Per the merger agreement with Villanova University, Rosemont College is no longer admitting new students.

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Michelle Moravec, PhD

Professor of History & Discipline Coordinator of History & Women's & Gender Studies, & Director of the Honors Program

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Instrumental Science to Become a Physician

"I have wanted to be a doctor since high school. Rosemont and the science program have been instrumental in my path to becoming a physician. Dr. Skokotas has guided me and helped me in many ways. I’m so thankful for the supportive environment and opportunities that Rosemont offered!"

- Archana Ganta
Rosemont College Biology Alumni

Individual Attention & an Invaluable Skill Set

“The Chemistry department at Rosemont College prepared me for my career by providing me with research opportunities which gave me basic lab skills that were the foundation for my career in chemistry. I also believe the most beneficial parts of my Rosemont education were the small class sizes and individual attention. Because of this, I was given many opportunities to give presentations in class, receiving feedback on my public speaking skills and ways to calm my nerves. My professors gave me an invaluable skill set: to present myself, my research, and my ideas to the world confidently and clearly.”

- Lauren Profitt
Rosemont College Chemistry Alumni

Abundance of Opportunities

"Rosemont College has provided me with an abundance of opportunities that I would not have found anywhere else. I've been able to take the information from my courses and apply it to the real world. The hands on experience has been critical in helping me find my path. Between my internship at the Montgomery County Coroner's Office and the classes I've taken during my tenure at Rosemont, I believe that I'm well equipped for what lies ahead!"

- Gabby Godwin
Rosemont College Criminology Alumni

Mentoring That Makes Dream Jobs a Reality

“Being an elementary school teacher has been my dream since I was in first grade. Now, I’m teaching in that same school district! Rosemont’s Education program helped make my dream a reality thanks to the mentorship provided by my professors. They worked closely with me during my classes and student teaching to make sure I was successful, and their familiarity with local schools was a huge help in my job search. My classmates were extremely supportive, too. Even after graduation, we’ve all stayed in touch and support one another as we begin our careers.”   

- Frankie DiGironimo
Rosemont College Education Alumni

A Competitive Edge

“The summer before my senior year, I was encouraged to apply for an internship at a rare book museum in Philadelphia. Prior to applying for this internship, I doubted whether I was qualified for such a role, but I was encouraged by the faculty--especially within the English department. Without their support, I would not have had the confidence to apply nor the competitive edge needed to land the internship. Within the college, I was granted work experience through the library and college archives which continues to aid me as I am working in my graduate studies. Even now, I feel like the English department continues to support my academic pursuits and their mentorship and guidance is invaluable.”

- Hope Smalley
Rosemont College English and Communication Alumni

Enhanced Skills

“My time in the History department enhanced my research, writing, and public speaking skills. My professors’ rich and engaging courses instilled in me a deep passion for the subject matter. Through class trips to museums, I started to favor an object based approach to history that I pursued in my graduate studies.”

- Mary Manfredi, Registrar at Sotheby’s
Rosemont College History Alumni

Innovative Skills That Land Media Jobs

“Rosemont's New Media Communication program has prepared me for the multiple achievements I’ve already experienced in my career. I developed journalism skills that allowed me to be innovative in the news environment, which helped me land my current position as an assistant producer at KYW News Radio.”

- Talaya Martin-Green
Rosemont College New Media Communication Alumni

Rigorous Set of Skills

"One of the greatest benefits of studying philosophy is acquiring a uniquely rigorous set of skills. These skills are both personal and intellectual, allowing you to decipher day to day events in a distinctive yet grounded way. It provides a way of thinking that increases your ability to think clearly about your personal problems and your professional challenges. More than this, philosophy complements and enhances the broadest range of interests and responsibilities, whether they are intellectual or in the workplace. At the end of the day, studying philosophy puts you in the unique position of being able to not only understand your own beliefs more clearly, but also in recognizing the problems and potential you carry in your everyday life."

- Vincent Carchidi
Rosemont College Philosophy Alumni

Complex Insight

"I’m a Sociology major, and some may not realize the complexity of the subject because you’re studying people. But after learning about it for the past few years and navigating my way through different situations, I feel like I’ve gained insight into the inner workings of our society and culture. I also feel that I have grown into a well rounded and fully me person."

- Casandra Antzoulatos 
Rosemont College Sociology Alumni

Invested in You

"I have recently graduated and just landed a job with a big four accounting firm. The most powerful lesson I learned at Rosemont is that when a community invests in your success, you have the responsibility to give it your all. Over the course of my undergraduate career, I have worked diligently to develop skills to be successful. I am currently pursuing my CPA licensure in Pennsylvania."

- Brandon Jones
Rosemont College Accounting Alumni

First Year Students

Honors Scholars take a minimum of 21 credits as follows:

  1. First Year Students Honors
  2. Ethics Honors
  3. Religion or Theology Honors
  4. Writing 110 or Writing 170 Honors
  5. Humanities General Education Honors
  6. Two Honors Colloquiums in junior and senior year, one of which may be substituted with a graduate level course

All Honors Scholars are also required to present their research at the annual SEPCHE Undergraduate Honors Symposium once during their academic careers.

 


 

Transfer Students

Honors Program Foundation Students

Students are invited to join the program after their first semester of the first year. Honors Scholars take a minimum of 18 credits as follows:

  1. Ethics Honors
  2. Religion or Theology Honors
  3. Writing 170 Honors*
  4. Humanities General Education Honors
  5. Two Honors Colloquia or Seminars in junior and senior year, one of which may be substituted with a graduate level course

All Honors Scholars are also required to present their research at the annual SEPCHE Undergraduate Honors Symposium once during their academic career.

* Students who transfer in credit for writing will select an appropriate substitution for these courses.

Honors Program Foundation Transfer Students with Associate of Arts

Honors Scholars take a minimum of 12 credits as follows:

  1. Religion Honors
  2. Ethics Honors
  3. Two Honors Colloquia or Seminars

All Honors Scholars are also required to present their research at the annual SEPCHE Undergraduate Honors Symposium once during their academic career.

 


 

Honors with Distinction

Option 1
Complete all Honors Foundation requirements as Honors + 2 additional Honors Colloquium or Seminar (30 credits):

  1. First Year Students Honors
  2. Ethics Honors
  3. Religion Honors
  4. Theology Honors
  5. Writing 110 Honors*
  6. Writing 170 Honors*
  7. Humanities General Education Honors
  8. Three Honors Colloquia or Seminars in junior and senior year, one of which may be substituted with a graduate level course

All Honors Scholars are also required to present their research at the annual SEPCHE Undergraduate Honors Symposium once during their academic career.

Option 2
Complete Honors Foundation requirements + 2 semester Honors thesis (9 additional credits):
Students complete a 2 semester Honors thesis, generally started in the fall of senior year and followed into the senior capstone.

Option 3
Complete Honors Foundation requirements + 2 Honors experiences (6 additional credits):
Students complete 6 credits of experiential learning as an Honors experience. One of these must be related to Honors projects on campus, and one must be off campus. Students should consult with their major advisor to determine whether these experiences will fulfill the experiential requirement for the major.

* Students who transfer in credit for writing will select an appropriate substitution for these courses.

Honors Program Foundation

Honors Scholars take a minimum of 21 credits as follows:

1. First Year Seminar core curriculum requirement Honors
2. Ethics core curriculum requirement Honors
3. Religious Studies core curriculum requirement OR Theology core curriculum requirement Honors
4. Writing 110 core curriculum requirement OR Writing 170 core curriculum requirement Honors
5. Humanities Honors
6. Two Honors Seminars

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Honors Program Foundation Transfer Students

Students admitted with an AA or 60 credits. Honors Scholars take a minimum of 12 credits as follows:

1. Religious Studies core curriculum requirement OR Theology core curriculum requirement Honors
2. Ethics core curriculum requirement Honors
3. Two Honors Seminars

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Honors with Distinction

Option 1 Honors Foundation Plus
Honors Scholars complete all options in the Honors Foundation requirements + 1 additional Honors Seminar (30 credits):

1. First Year Seminar core curriculum requirement Honors
2. Ethics core curriculum requirement Honors
3. Religious Studies core curriculum requirement Honors
4. Theology core curriculum requirement Honors
5. Writing 110 core curriculum requirement Honors
6. Writing 170 core curriculum requirement Honors
7. Humanities core curriculum requirement Honors
8. Three Honors Seminars

Option 2 Honors Thesis
Honors Scholars complete standard Honors Foundation requirements + 1 additional Honors Seminar + a 2 semester Honors Thesis (30 credits):

1. First Year Seminar core curriculum requirement Honors
2. Ethics core curriculum requirement Honors
3. Religious Studies core curriculum requirement OR Theology core curriculum requirement Honors
4. Writing 110 core curriculum requirement Honors OR Writing 170 core curriculum requirement Honors
5. Humanities core curriculum requirement Honors
6. Three Honors Seminars
7. Two Semester Honors Thesis

Option 3 Honors Experiential Education
Honors Scholars complete standard Honors Foundation requirements + 1 additional Honors Seminar + 6 credits of Honors Experiential Education (30  credits):

1. First Year Seminar core curriculum requirement Honors
2. Ethics core curriculum requirement Honors
3. Religious Studies OR Theology core curriculum requirement Honors
4. Writing 110 core curriculum requirement Honors OR Writing 170 core curriculum requirement Honors
5. Humanities core curriculum requirement Honors
6. Three Honors Seminars in junior and senior year, one of which may be substituted with a graduate level course
7. Six credits Honors Experiential Education

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